Nicky Hilton arrests man

Published on 24 February 2009

Nicky Hilton made a citizen's arrest after being pushed over by a homeless man last Saturday (21.02.09).

Nicky Hilton made a citizen's arrest on a homeless man.The blonde hotel heiress held 50-year-old Michael Broadhurst at bay until police arrived after he pushed her to the ground at 5am on Saturday morning (21.02.09).Steve Whitmore, a spokesman from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, said: "One of our deputies was at the IHOP, having a coffee break, and noticed a waitress run outside because there was a commotion. There was a misdemeanor battery that involved Nicky Hilton and a man named Michael Broadhurst."The police officer called for back-up after realising Nicky was involved. Whitmore revealed it was a dual effort by Nicky and the two deputies to arrest the man.He added: "Broadhurst came up behind Ms. Hilton and pushed her. She's OK, but she was desirous of prosecution. She said, 'I am placing you under citizen's arrest!' "It has been reported Broadhurst - who is due to appear in court on April 21 - told police he was Nicky's best friend.Whitmore confirmed Nicky was not injured in the attack, adding: "It is my understanding that she is OK. A battery is just an unwanted touching."